All jerky ingredient reviews that received Good (8/10) ingredient ratings.
JERKY INGREDIENT RATINGS | |
Excellent (10/10) – (186) | Very Good (9/10) – (222) |
Good (8/10) – (95) | Decent (7/10) – (94) |
Alright (6/10) – (81) | Average (5/10) – (56) |
Fair (4/10) – (68) | Bad (3/10) – (79) |
Very Bad (2/10) – (23) | Terrible (1/10) – (29) |
Jerky Ingredients reviewed: 934
Good (8/10) Jerky Ingredients ratings: 95
Good (8/10) Jerky Ingredient Ratings |
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Name: Apple Cider |
Description: An unfermented drink made from crushing apples. Typically the cider is pasteurized. It does contain multiple health benefits, but also high in sugar. Drink in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Apple Juice Concentrate |
Description: Is apple juice, but all the water has been evaporated. If prepared properly, it can be healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Apple Sauce |
Description: Boiled apples that is later refrigerated. The apples could be put in a blender or food processor food. Commercial apple sauce tends to have a fair amount of sugar. Apples offer a multitude of health benefits. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Aspergillus Oryzae |
Description: A micro-fungus that is used from centuries in fermentation of different foods in many countries all over the world. This valuable fungus is also a rich source of many bioactive secondary metabolites. Considered to be healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Beef Broth Powder |
Description: Broth is the liquid left over after boiling beef in water, and then dried into powder form. If bones are used, the broth will be loaded with minerals and trace minerals. Generally considered to be healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Beef Stock |
Description: A liquid in which meat is simmered in water. Often bones are used, and a wide variety of other ingredients could be added. A good source of calcium if bones are used. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Bhut Jolokia |
Description: The official name for ghost peppers. A variety of chili pepper that are insanely hot. Also known as naga jolokia, which made it to the Guinness Book of World Records after tests showed them to have more than 1 million Scoville units, a system used to measure the heat of chili peppers varieties. For comparison, habanero and scotch bonnet chili peppers rank 100,000 – 350,000 on the Scoville scale. Hot peppers are known to be healthy, if eaten in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Black Bean Sauce |
Description: A sauce that would include black beans. The individual ingredients can vary, being healthy or unhealthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Boysenberry |
Description: A large reddish dark black berry, which resembles a blackberry. Contains multiple health benefits. Should be consumed in moderation with its natural sugars. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Burgandy Wine |
Description: A red table wine. Normally made in the Burgundy region of France, but not always. A reddish-purple color. Can be white wine also, but not typically. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Buttermilk |
Description: The slightly sour tasting remains after butter has been separated from milk or cream. There are different methods of obtaining buttermilk, some better than others. Generally used for baking. Considered to be healthy, but should be consumed in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Buttermilk Powder |
Description: The slightly sour tasting remains in powder form after butter has been separated from milk or cream. There are different methods of obtaining buttermilk, some better than others. Generally used for baking. Considered to be healthy, but should be consumed in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Cajun Seasoning |
Description: Could be a wide variety of ingredients. Typically you would see onion powder, garlic powder, celery powder, and perhaps a hotter spice like red chili peppers, or cayenne pepper. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Cane Molasses |
Description: The thick viscous syrup made from sugar cane. A sweetener that contains a fair amount of minerals. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Carolina Reaper Mash |
Description: The aromatic Carolina Reaper peppers fermented using vinegar. Carolina Reaper peppers are the hottest pepper in the world, and should be consumed in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Cayenne Pepper Sauce |
Description: A hot sauce which would contain the cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper is healthy if you can handle the intense heat. The ingredients for this sauce can vary wildly. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Celery Powder Cultured |
Description: The vegetable celery is fermented, dried, and then crushed into powdered form. Acts as preservative for meat with celery’s natural nitrates, and an alternative of sodium nitrite. Fermented foods are considered to be very healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Chamoy |
Description: Chamoy is a condiment found all over Mexico, topping fruit, drizzled on nachos, mixed into cocktails, and served as a dipping sauce for meat. Main components are: Apricot, plum or mango, chilies, salt, and lime juice. Not all chamoy is the same but generally healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Cheddar Cheese |
Description: A firm smooth cheese usually made from cow milk. The type of cheddar produced can vary. A good source of calcium and some vitamins. Cheese is generally considered to be healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Chicken Fat |
Description: The fat from chicken is considered to be a healthy type of fat. High in linoleic acid, which is a type of omega-6 fatty acid. The quality of chicken fat can vary. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Chili Pepper (salted) |
Description: Probably a variety of dehydrated (dried) chili peppers, including seeds, mixed with salt. Medium heat intensity, not for everybody. A great source of vitamins and minerals. Known as a superfood. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Chocolate Pepper |
Description: Also referred to as the 7-pot chile pepper, indigenous to Trinidad. Healthy if eaten in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Cholula Hot Sauce |
Description: A hot sauce made in Mexico consisting of water, salt, peppers and vinegar. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Citric Acid (Organic) |
Description: A white, odorless acid that has a sour taste, and is certified organic. This acid is found widely in plants, especially in citrus fruit. Gives jerky a tangy taste. Acts as a preservative to keep bacteria and mold at bay. Also acts as a flavor enhancer. Related to vitamin C. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Cotton Seed Oil |
Description: A fatty oil obtained from the cotton seed plant. Contains many antioxidants and rich in vitamin E. Enhances the taste of fresh foods. Generally considered to be healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Cranberry Sauce Jellied |
Description: The healthy fruit cranberries cooked with water, sugar, and possibly other ingredients. Afterwards the cranberries are mashed and cooled, which allows the cranberry sauce to develop into a jelly. Cranberries are known to offer multiple health benefits. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Cultures Milk |
Description: The products made by using a lactic acid bacteria culture. Aids in fermenting milk. Fermented products are considered to be healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Dextrin |
Description: A group of stick substances formed from starch, obtained from heating up substances with water. Used as a thickening agent. Acts a natural fiber and has several health benefits. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Distilled Vinegar (organic) |
Description: A liquid usually containing acetic acid, water and distilled grain alcohol. The grain used would be organic. Has a stronger taste than regular vinegar. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Dried Plums |
Description: The fruit plum in powder form. Plums are very nutritious. Relatives of the fruits peach and nectarine. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Ethyl Alcohol |
Description: Also known as ethanol. A pungent alcohol that adds to fermented and distilled liquors. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Frank’s RedHot Sauce |
Description: A commercially sold hot sauce. Hot sauces are good if eaten in moderation. Contains a relatively health ingredient list. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Garlic Powder |
Description: Ground dehydrated (dried) garlic. The garlic taste is very concentrated. Garlic is known to be a superfood. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Ghost Pepper |
Description: A variety of chili pepper that are insanely hot. Also known as naga jolokia, which made it to the Guinness Book of World Records after tests showed them to have more than 1 million Scoville units, a system used to measure the heat of chili peppers varieties. For comparison, habanero and scotch bonnet chili peppers rank 100,000 – 350,000 on the Scoville scale. Hot peppers are known to be healthy, if eaten in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Guarana |
Description: Guarana is made from seeds of a shrub from the soapberry family. It has similar effects as caffeine, which acts as a stimulant. It is more common to see guarana used in energy drinks. Guarana is believed to have healthy qualities. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Habanero Pepper Oil |
Description: One of the hottest peppers in the world, where the oil is extracted from the pepper. Offers multiple health benefits it eaten in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Habanero Pepper Sauce |
Description: A hot sauce which would contain the very pungent habanero peppers. Habanero peppers are healthy if you can handle the intense heat. The ingredients for this sauce can vary wildly. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Jalapeno Sauce |
Description: A hot sauce which would contain jalapeno peppers. Jalapenos are healthy if you can handle the heat. The ingredients for this sauce can vary wildly. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Ketchup (organic) |
Description: An organic sauce where super healthy red tomatoes is the main ingredient used. A fair amount of sugar is used along with spices. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Lamb Casing |
Description: Material made out of goat used to enclose the filling of a sausage. Lamb is known to be quite healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Lemon Pepper |
Description: Can contain a variety of things such as black pepper, lemon peel granules, salt, sugar, and other spices. Both black pepper and lemon are very healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Lime Juice (Concentrated) |
Description: Lime juice where the water has been evaporated. If prepared properly, it can give multiple health benefits. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Lime Oil |
Description: An oil obtained limes after they are steam distilled, or it could come from the lime peel. It could potentially have many health benefits if prepared properly. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Liquid Soy (Bragg) |
Description: Advertised as a healthier choice compared to your standard soy sauce. The soy beans are not traditionally fermented, hydrochloric acid is added instead. Good or bad, and something I do not currently expand upon in this web site, Bragg Liquid Soy is advertised as GMO Free (Genetically Modified Organism). |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Malic Acid |
Description: A colorless, crystalline compound, that occurs naturally in a wide variety of unripe fruit. Has a sour and tart taste. Acts as a preservative. Appears to be healthy if eaten in moderation, not a common ingredient found in jerky. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Maple Syrup |
Description: A sweet tasting syrup produced from the sap of some maple trees. Known for anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antioxidant properties. Very healthy if consumed in moderate portions. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Mustard Dry |
Description: Made from the powdered seeds of the mustard plant. Used as a food seasoning or condiment. Mustard seeds are known to have many health benefits. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Naga Jolokia |
Description: A variety of chili pepper that are insanely hot. Also known as ghost peppers which made it to the Guinness Book of World Records after tests showed them to have more than 1 million Scoville units, a system used to measure the heat of chili peppers varieties. For comparison, habanero and scotch bonnet chili peppers rank 100,000 – 350,000 on the Scoville scale. Hot peppers are known to be healthy if eaten in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Olive Oil |
Description: Made by crushing olives from an olive tree, and extracting the juice. The term extra virgin means that this is the highest quality olive oil you can buy. Olive oil offers many health benefits. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Orange Juice Concentrate |
Description: Is orange juice, but all the water has been evaporated. If prepared properly, it can be healthy. Oranges are high on vitamin C. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Orange Peel Powder |
Description: Could be any variation of various sweeteners. Sugar in general is not all that healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar Dressing |
Description: Vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine, generally mixed with salt, sugar, and water. Has multiple health benefits such as having essential amino acids which fight free radicals. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Paprika |
Description: A mild powdered seasoning made from sweet red peppers or chili peppers. Has a vivid reddish, orange color. Known to have numerous health benefits, containing antioxidants and nutrients. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Paprika Extractive |
Description: A thick, sticky liquid extracted from dried and ground red peppers. Paprika is known to have many health benefits. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Paprika Oleoresin |
Description: Also known as paprika extract. An oil soluble extract from the fruits of Indian red chillies. Used for flavor and food coloring. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Parmesan Cheese |
Description: A hard, dry sharply flavored Italian cheese, usually grated. Generally considered to be healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Pea Protein |
Description: The protein found in peas that contains all of the essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. Offers multiple heath benefits. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Peanuts |
Description: Peanuts are a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. Peanuts are similar in taste and have a nutritional profile to some tree nuts. Peanuts offer multiple health benefits. Should be eaten in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Pectin |
Description: A water-soluble carbohydrate found in ripe fruits such as apple, plums, and grapefruit. Used in jams because it jells well. Generally considered to be healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Pho Spice Blend |
Description: A mixture of spices intended to capture the pho flavor. The ingredients used can vary widely. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Pineapple Juice (dried) |
Description: Dried juice of the large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Pinot Noir |
Description: Wine is known to be healthy if consumed in moderation. Pinot Noir contains a beneficial phytonutrient named resveratrol, which offers a wide variety of health benefits |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Plum Juice Concentrate |
Description: Is plum juice, but all the water has been evaporated. If prepared properly, it can be healthy. Plums are known to be very healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Pork Stock |
Description: Pork bones boiled in water. Contains many healthy minerals and fat. The quality of pork broth can vary. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Potassium Chloride |
Description: A white, colorless, crystalline substance that is a naturally occurring mineral. Quite often used in the manufacturing of fertilizers and mineral water. Also can be used as a medicine for people with a potassium deficiency. In food, it is generally a replacement for salt, and can act as a stabilizer or thickener. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Potassium Citrate |
Description: A potassium salt of citric acid. Odorless crystals with saline taste, soluble in water. Often prescribed by doctors to treat kidney diseases. Beneficial to our body and an unusual ingredient for jerky. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Potassium Iodide |
Description: A white crystalline compound used in photography and medicine. It is purposely added to table salt for people with iodide deficiencies. Potassium iodide can be used as an iodine supplement, but it is most often administered to people who have been exposed to high amounts of radiation. Use only on the advice of a public health official. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Potato Extract |
Description: A highly concentrated extract from the vegetable potato containing proteins. Has a hig concentration of polyphenols, which are naturally occurring micronutrients in plants, and in this case potatoes. The quality can vary. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Pumpkin Pie Roasted |
Description: Pumpkins offer many healthy benefits. The manner in which the roasted pumpkin pie is made can vary. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Rice Koji (Organic) |
Description: An organic cooked rice that has been inoculated with Aspergillus oryzae, a mold that is widespread in Japan. The mold releases enzymes that ferments the rice by decomposing its carbohydrates and proteins. Offers multiple health benefits with a few side effects. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Rice Vinegar |
Description: Vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine. Common in Asian cuisine. Has multiple health benefits such as having essential amino acids which fight free radicals. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Roasted Chili Pepper |
Description: A variety of dehydrated (dried) chili peppers, including seeds, and roasted. Medium heat intensity, not for everybody. A great source of vitamins and minerals. Known to flush toxins out the body, but should be eaten in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Romanian Pepper |
Description: A type of hot pepper that has a sweet flavor. Can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Healthy if eaten in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Sambal |
Description: An Indonesian chili sauce or paste, typically made from a mixture of a variety of chili peppers. Can contain a wide range of ingredients. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Scorpion Pepper |
Description: One of the hottest peppers in the world, which is indigenous to Trinidad and Tobago. Healthy if eaten in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Sheep Casing |
Description: Material made out of sheep used to enclose the filling of a sausage. Sheep are known to be quite healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Sherry Wine Solids |
Description: A red cooking fortified wine made from grapes in dried form. Adds a nice, sweet flavor to jerky. It offers some health benefits, but should be consumed in moderation. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Smoked Paprika |
Description: A mild powdered seasoning made from sweet red peppers or chili peppers that is smoked. Has a vivid reddish, orange color. Known to have numerous health benefits, containing antioxidants and nutrients. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Sodium Bicarbonate |
Description: Also known as baking soda. It is used in baking as a leavening agent to make batter and dough rise, plus give a fluffy texture. Has a wide range of other uses. Has health benefits. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Soy |
Description: Another name for soybeans. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Soy Sauce (Gluten Free) |
Description: A salty brown liquid condiment made by fermenting soybeans, and ususally barley in brine. In this case, there is no wheat used. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Soy Sauce (Naturally Brewed) |
Description: A salty brown liquid condiment made by fermenting soybeans and roasted wheat or barley in brine. Stating “Naturally Brewed” is supposed to infer that this soy sauce is healthy |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Soy Sauce (Organic) |
Description: Organic certified. A salty brown liquid condiment made by fermenting soybeans and roasted wheat or barley in brine. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Soybeans (Non-GMO) |
Description: The seed of the soybean plant, and part of the legume family. In this case, certified to be non-genetically modified (non-GMO). Known to be nutritious, and often used as a replacement for animal protein |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Spices |
Description: An aromatic plant substance used to enhance the flavor of food. Typically dehydrated (dried) spices are used in jerky. Fresh spices are generally very expensive. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Spirit Vinegar |
Description: Made by doing double fermentation. The first fermentation is sugar to alcohol, and the second alcohol to acetic acid. The acetic acid level is higher than regular vinegar, consisting of 5-10%. Vinegar offers many health benefits. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Succinic Acid |
Description: A colorless, odorless water-soluble acid found in plant and animal tissues. Succinic acid has many industrial uses, but also is known to have many health benefits. Known for treatment in cardiovascular diseases, anti aging, healing wounds, to name a few. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Tamari Soy Sauce (organic wheat-free) |
Description: A salty brown, organic liquid condiment made by fermenting soybeans in brine. Tamari means that little or no wheat is used. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Tapioca |
Description: Starch extracted from the cassava root. Most commonly used in pudding, and is gluten-free. Nearly 100% a carbohydrate. Generally considered to be healthy. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Turkey Broth |
Description: Often called turkey stock, which is the liquid made by boiling turkey bones and meat in water. Turkey broth may indicate that other ingredients were used. Very healthy, which has multiple health benefits for our bodies, and a long history of medicinal usage. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Unrefined Sea Salt |
Description: Sea salt that has not been altered whatsoever, staying in its natural form. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Vinegar (organic) |
Description: An organic liquid usually containing acetic acid and water. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Wasabi Powder |
Description: The fruit blackberries as a rule are healthy. The method of how the natural flavor is extracted from the blackberries can vary. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Water |
Description: A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid. A chemical compound referred as H20. |
Rating: 8/10 |
Name: Wine |
Description: A beverage made from the fermented juice of any of various kinds of grapes, usually containing from 10 to 15 percent alcohol by volume. Usually used in teriyaki flavored jerky. |
Rating: 8/10 |